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From: Arthur Rubin
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 23:51

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In <1992Dec18.182758.29345@mksol.dseg.ti.com> mccall@mksol.dseg.ti.com (fred j mccall 575-3539) writes:

>In <a_rubin.724032404@dn66> a_rubin@dsg4.dse.beckman.com (Arthur Rubin) writes:

>>>Are you a senior programmer, doing internal program design, 
>>...

>>>The Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals
>>>(ICCP) has established recognized professional standards 
>>>within the data processing/information technology industry.
>>>To qualify for an ICCP designation, candidates must meet 
>>>professional requirements and pass a combination of 
>>>certification exams.  ICCP exams are offered twice annually 
>>>worldwide. 

>>Why should programmers care?  What benefit is it?

>It is practically all MIS based.  If you're not a business center PA,
>you probably SHOULDN'T care.

Good.  We have quality control, of course, but programmer certification
(IMHO) doesn't serve a useful purpose.
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